Biography


Dr. Mark Nicolls specializes in the treatment of lung transplant patients. He has practiced pulmonary and critical care medicine for 20 years. Dr. Nicolls has a special interest in how the immune system contributes to vascular disease and has a basic science laboratory which focuses on lung transplantation, pulmonary hypertension, and lymphedema.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (1998)
  • Fellowship: University of Colorado School of Medicine (1999) CO
  • Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine (1996) CA
  • Medical Education: Stanford University School of Medicine (1993) CA
  • Board Certification, ABIM, Critical Care Medicine (1999)
  • BS, University of Portland, Biology (1987)

Honors & Awards
  • Dickinson Richards Lecture, American Heart Association (2021)
  • Elected Member, Association of American Physicians (2020-)
  • Elected Member, The American Society for Clinical Investigation (2014-)
  • Endowed Chair, The Stanford Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford University (2016-)

Memberships
  • Executive Committee, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (2010 - Present)
  • Steering Committee - Vera Moulton Wall Center for Pulmonary Vascular Disease, Stanford University School of Medicine (2007 - Present)

Administrative Appointments
  • Associate Dean for Research, Stanford University School of Medicine (2023 - Present)
  • Chairman of the Board, Palo Alto Veterans Administration Institute for Research (2015 - 2021)
  • Chief, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine (2010 - Present)
  • Director, Lung Immunology (2007 - Present)
  • Faculty, Vera Moulton Wall Center For Pulmonary Vascular Disease (2007 - Present)
  • Joint Appointment, Immunology & Rheumatology (2007 - Present)
  • Medical Director, Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine Service Line, Stanford Health Care (2018 - Present)
  • Member, Institute for Immunity, Transplantation and Infection (2007 - Present)
  • Member, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (2007 - Present)
  • Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship (2009 - 2010)

Publications

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Practice Locations


Chest Clinic in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive, 1st Floor, Room A175

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 725-7061

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Lung Transplant Program in Palo Alto Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA

300 Pasteur Drive

Stanford , CA 94305

(650) 723-3633

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Patient Reviews

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The staff was very good about answering my questions and my husband.
None. I'm very happy about all the services doctors nurses and CNA.
I tell people about how wonderfully your hospital is.
Dr. Nicolis spent time with us and helped ease our concerns about a new med. He's one of the few doctors that sits down and talks to you.
Doctor and NP's are always great!
I would recommend any family or friend.

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